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Developing Structured Processes for Assessing and Responding to the Needs of Pupils (Enhanced AfL)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council, focused on enhancing assessment systems for pupils in Lincolnshire schools from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 2 (KS2), has been awarded. This initiative, titled "Developing Structured Processes for Assessing and Responding to the Needs of Pupils (Enhanced AfL)," falls within the education and training services industry category. The procurement utilised an open procedure and reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £624,500. The project will be executed in the East Midlands region, with the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st July 2028. The prestigious contract was awarded to L.E.A.D. TEACHING SCHOOL HUB LTD, enhancing the school improvement offerings in the county, particularly focusing on disadvantaged pupils.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing services that contribute to educational enhancement, particularly those well-versed in assessment mechanisms and school support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this sector particularly beneficial due to its alignment with public sector growth priorities and the potential for involvement in future tenders. Organisations aiming to contribute to educational attainment and support mechanisms for disadvantaged learners can establish valuable partnerships within the public sector, helping to boost their market visibility and impact.

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Notice Title

Developing Structured Processes for Assessing and Responding to the Needs of Pupils (Enhanced AfL)

Notice Description

This Service aims to enhance the academic progress of all pupils in Lincolnshire schools from EYFS to KS2 through developing systems to support and improve the assessment of learning and learning mechanisms, thus responding to children's academic and personal development needs (Enhanced AfL).There will be a particular focus on the achievement of disadvantaged pupils, as the gaps in attainment and progress of these pupils compared with their peers remains larger in Lincolnshire than that seen Nationally. This shall be evidenced through the numbers of pupils achieving GLD and through the expected standard of attainment reached by the end of KS2 and subsequent GCSE performance. The Service will enhance the school improvement offer provided by the Teaching School Hub as part of the sector led model operating in the County.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c307a4-9a81-4000-a09d-1c7992d16f9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£624,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£624,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matthew Broomfield
Contact Email
matthew.broomfield@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L.E.A.D. TEACHING SCHOOL HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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